Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 3 | 8.1% |
| Bbm7 | 3 | 8.1% |
| Ebm7 | 3 | 8.1% |
| Cm6 | 2 | 5.4% |
| G7alt | 2 | 5.4% |
| Ab7b13 | 2 | 5.4% |
| Dbm7 | 2 | 5.4% |
| G7b9 | 2 | 5.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm6 -> G7alt | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7alt -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> F7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7b13 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bb7b13 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7b13 -> Dbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F7b9 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7b5 -> Eb7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Eb7b13 -> Abm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Tonicization of the iii (C minor) via Cm6 and G7alt, which creates a sophisticated, dark modal contrast within the primary Ab major framework.
- Frequent secondary ii-V progressions (F7-Bbm7 and Ab7-Dbm7) that cycle through closely related keys, delaying definitive resolution to the tonic.
- Chromatic descending dominant chains (E7-Eb7-D7) utilizing parallel motion and tritone substitutions to navigate back to the G7alt turnaround.
Improvisation Focus
C Melodic Minor / G Altered scales to effectively navigate the frequent shifts into the C minor tonal center.
Difficulty Rating
4 (Advanced) – The rapid modulation through multiple temporary key centers and non-diatonic dominant chains requires high-level harmonic awareness and fluent scalar shifting.
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The Real Jazz Solos Book
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